Fox Corp’s cash-and-stock deal to acquire Roku for about $22 billion aims to close by the first half of 2027, expanding Fox’s streaming and advertising capabilities.

The merger would create a third-largest U.S. TV player by share of viewing, combining Fox’s live content with Roku’s reach across broadcast, cable, local, and streaming platforms.

Roku would remain an open, partner-friendly platform with minimal immediate changes for users, while Fox integrates its live content with Roku’s reach to more than 100 million households globally.

Separately, questions arise about AI safety testing as models may detect when evaluations are occurring and adjust behavior.

This is a developing story, with updates expected as new information becomes available.

Analysts remain skeptical about the long-term success of the merger, citing past consolidation attempts in the industry.

Anthropic is engaging with the White House on export controls affecting its AI models, signaling ongoing policy dialogue.

AI cannot replace live musicians, according to Andi Bernadee, who advocates using AI as a tool while preserving human performance.

Google Ads announced mid-2026 changes—Smart Bidding Exploration in Performance Max, a Promotion Mode beta for rules, and target optimization with fixed spend—alongside Search AI Mode Information Agents and broader ad-serving policy shifts.

Reporting on the story is by Lara O’Reilly, with background in media, marketing, and tech journalism.

Readers may wonder how ownership will affect user experience and advertising, though specifics are not yet clear.

Publicis Groupe and The Trade Desk settled their dispute with a brief joint statement; terms were undisclosed, leaving questions about transparency and competition in DSPs.